Carrie Underwood Sings 'America the Beautiful' A Cappella at Trump's Inauguration in U.S. Capitol Rotunda After Technical Glitch

Jan 20, 2025, 06:02 PM

Country music star Carrie Underwood performed 'America the Beautiful' a cappella at Donald Trump's second inauguration ceremony on Monday after a technical glitch prevented her backing music from playing. Underwood, who was introduced following Trump's inaugural address in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, waited for over a minute before deciding to sing without accompaniment. She was joined by the Armed Forces Chorus and encouraged the audience, which included former President Joe Biden, to join her in singing the patriotic song. Underwood's performance came after she faced criticism for agreeing to perform at the event, but she stated her participation was motivated by a desire for unity and to be part of a historic event.